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Development and optimization of a new formaldehyde-free cornstarch and tannin wood adhesive
The development and optimization of a new, environment-friendly adhesive made from abundant and renewable cornstarch and tannin is described in this study. At present, the production of wood composites mai...
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Durability of European oak (Quercus petraea and Quercus robur) against white rot fungi (Coriolus versicolor): relations with phenol extractives
Knowledge on wood natural durability is required in order to be able to decide if we can use a certain type of wood outdoors. For instance, when used outside, oak wood is subjected to the leaching of its water...
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Color stability of heat-treated wood during artificial weathering
The color change of wood after exposure to UV light may produce aesthetical damages. The stability of the color to light exposure is an important issue. This study describes experiments of testing the color st...
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Study of industrial boiling process on walnut colour: Experimental study under industrial conditions
) logs, measured during boiling water process under industrial conditions. The colour changes in sapwood and heartwood evolution were analysed according to the previous results obtained in laboratory. As it wa...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Modular robotics design: System integration of a robot for disabled people
A modular and reconfigurable robot which is possible to mount on a nobile base has been designed and constructed and is now in the systems in tegration validation phase of the physical robot. During this work,...
